Leica Uva Filters

[Annibale G.]

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Hello,

I've asked to a friend of mine to buy a Leica Uva filter for my Elmarit 90mm f2,/8. Trough Leica webite I saw model and order number, Leica Uva Filter E55 Order No 13373, I gave all details to him.

He brought me this filter with differents name and order number :

Filter UVa DC E 55 18 670

What are the differences between them?

[Annibale G.]

maybe this way is more clear.

I'd like to make a question about the Leica Filter UVa E 55, Order Number 13 373. I've taken one in USA it is called Leica Filter UVa DC E55, Order Number 18670.

What are the differences between them? What do the letters DC stands for?

[doubice]

As far as I can find out, the 18 670 filter is the one offered for the Leica V-Lux 1. Maybe different optical properties because it was designed for a digital camera? Just a guess........

 

Best,

 

Jan

[peter_n]

Annibale you could eliminate the angst by getting a B+W 55mm filter. The B+W has MRC (multi resistant coated) glass and although there is good glass in Leica filters they are single coated and not resistant coated. Traditionally B+W have made filters with brass rings and they are almost as expensive as Leica filters but they have begun quietly selling cheaper filters in Asia that use the same glass but set in aluminum rings.

 

These filters are distinguished from the brass filters by having the filter identification information printed on the outside of the ring. B+W brass filters have the info on a thin outward facing lip on the inside of the ring. Here is an example. I have bought from this vendor and these are genuine B+W filters, no question. The free shipping takes about 2-3 weeks and email communication from the vendor is excellent. I recommend them.

 

 

 

[Annibale G.]

what about my question, I know B+W

[Valkyrie]

Annibale, I suggest you email Leica customer service directly with your question. I did so last week with a question on the coating of their UV filters and got an answer back in a couple of days. You can find their email address on the Leica website.

 

Having said that, their website shows filter #18670 as a UVa filter for the V-LUX 1 and filter #13373 as a UVa filter for the M system (both E55). Further, B&H Photo (not the B+W filter people) sell both and (interestingly) show a picture of the 13373 filter on their web page for the 18670 filter. And even more interestingly sells the 13373 for $21 less! I suspect (but don't know) the only difference is the labeling on the package and/or the filter itself.

 

Let us know what you find out!

 

Mike

[RRG]

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dear folks,

 

the filter for the vlux1 is a special thinner design to accomodate the wide angle of the vlux lens; a standard leica 55 filter would be too thick and create vignetting..

 

hope this helps.

 

robert